Origin
Fremont, NE
Morning in Fremont on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
217.3 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Ainsworth, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE covers 217.3 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.6 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 217.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 217.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th Street | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| Highway 275 | — | — |
| South Lincoln Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| E Avenue East | — | — |
| Avenue E West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Ainsworth, NE.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West 5th Street
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 77
5
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 275
6
Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Highway 275
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 275
8
Continue on Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
9
Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 275
10
Continue on E Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
E Avenue East
11
Continue on Avenue E West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue E West
12
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 275
13
Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Omaha Avenue
14
Continue on Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 275
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 275
16
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 275
17
Continue on Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
18
Continue on Highway 275
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 275
19
Continue on L Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
L Street
20
Continue on East 11th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 11th Street
21
Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 275
22
Continue on Miles Street
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miles Street
23
Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 275
24
Continue on Front Street
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
25
Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 275
26
Continue on Highway 20/275
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 20/275
27
Continue on East Douglas Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Douglas Street
28
Continue on Highway 20
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 20
29
Continue on South Hyde Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Hyde Street
30
Continue on East 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
31
Continue on Highway 20
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 20
32
Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 20
33
Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 4th Street
34
Turn right onto North Main Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.6 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ainsworth, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fremont, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fremont, NE
This is one driving day of about 217.3 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Fremont, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.6 mi from Fremont, NE · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ainsworth, NE
The final approach into Ainsworth, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ainsworth, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.97 one way
$67.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.82 | $83.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.82 | $10.43 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.9 | 1 | $30.42 | $13.91 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ainsworth, NE
Morning in Ainsworth on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Norfolk, NE
109 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE covers 217.3 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 5th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Fremont, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NE to Ainsworth, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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